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Vsevolod Garshin, Russian author, late 1870s. Artist: William Andreevich Carrick
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Vsevolod Garshin, Russian author, late 1870s. Artist: William Andreevich Carrick
Vsevolod Garshin, Russian author, late 1870s. Garshin (1855-1888) was a writer of short stories. He was conscripted into the army during the Russo-Turkish War of 1877-1878, in which he was wounded, and his wartime experiences influenced his writing. He later suffered with mental illness and committed suicide by jumping from the fifth floor of his apartment building. Found in the collection of the State Museum of AS Pushkin, Moscow
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This black and white portrait captures the enigmatic figure of Vsevolod Garshin, a renowned Russian author of the late 19th century. Taken by the talented artist William Andreevich Carrick, this print showcases Garshin seated cross-legged, his piercing gaze fixed on something beyond the frame. Garshin's life was marked by both triumphs and tragedies. During the Russo-Turkish War in 1877-1878, he bravely served in the army but suffered a grave injury that would forever shape his writing. His experiences on the battlefield infused his short stories with raw emotion and vivid imagery. However, behind Garshin's literary brilliance lay a troubled soul. Struggling with mental illness, he battled inner demons that eventually led to his untimely demise. In an act of despair, he tragically took his own life by leaping from the fifth floor of his apartment building. This poignant photograph serves as a haunting reminder of Garshin's complex existence - a man whose creative genius was intertwined with personal torment. Preserved within the State Museum of AS Pushkin in Moscow, it stands as a testament to both his literary contributions and tragic end. Through this monochrome image captured over a century ago, we are invited to contemplate not only Garshin's legacy but also society's understanding and treatment of mental health during that era. It is an evocative glimpse into one man's struggle for artistic expression amidst personal turmoil - an enduring story that continues to resonate today.
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